10 Best Ketamine Clinics in Austin (2026) — Verified & Reviewed

• By Healing Maps Editorial Staff
• October 14, 2022June 26, 2026
• Ketamine Articles ketamine therapy ketamine treatment
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Last reviewed and updated: June 23, 2026.

Key Takeaways

Cost (Austin)	$400–$650/infusion; 6-infusion series ~$2,400–$3,900; stable pricing in competitive Austin market
Legal in Texas	Yes — ketamine is Schedule III; licensed physicians can administer off-label; no Texas-specific clinic certification standard
Insurance	IV infusions generally cash-pay; Spravato (esketamine) covered by insurance for TRD at REMS-certified providers
Integration support	Austin has strong integration therapist ecosystem; combining IV ketamine + integration therapy improves long-term outcomes
Ideal candidates	TRD (failed 2+ antidepressants), PTSD, OCD, anxiety, chronic pain; not for active psychosis, uncontrolled CV disease, active mania

Austin is one of the highest-income ketamine demand markets on HealingMaps. Travis County — home to 1.29 million people with a median household income above $92,000 — generates meaningful unmet demand for verified providers. Dozens of Austin-area residents have recently contacted HealingMaps seeking a ketamine clinic. This guide is the shortlist we send them.

Austin Ketamine Access Snapshot

Sources: CDC PLACES 2023 (Travis County, crude prevalence) · U.S. Census ACS 5 Year · HealingMaps proprietary patient inquiry data.

• Adult depression in Travis County: 22.1%
• Frequent mental distress (14+ days per month): 15.9%
• Adults lacking health insurance: 13.9%
• Short sleep duration (under 7 hours): 32.3%
• County population: 1,289,054 · median household income $92,731
• National patient reported per session cost: median $350, typical range $150 to $500

Behind this data: HealingMaps has analyzed 23,496 patient inquiries (Oct 2022 – Mar 2026), mapped 1,473 verified clinics across 3,142 counties, scraped 132 clinic pricing pages, and collected 658 practitioner survey responses. This snapshot reflects our multi-source methodology.

What this means for you: Austin is one of the most affluent ketamine markets in the Southwest. Expect cash pay pricing as the norm. Ask every clinic about Spravato coverage and therapy integration support before booking.

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We researched every ketamine clinic in the Austin metro area, verified credentials, checked patient reviews across Google and Yelp, and confirmed each clinic is currently open and accepting new patients. Below are the seven best options for 2026.

10 Best Ketamine Clinics in Austin: How Did We Decide Which Clinics Make Our List?

We evaluated clinics based on clinical leadership, patient review volume and scores, treatment modalities offered, pricing accessibility, years of operation, and whether KAP (ketamine-assisted psychotherapy) is available. Austin’s market is competitive, and every clinic on this list has earned its spot through verified patient outcomes.

1. Roots Behavioral Health

Known For: Founded in 2016 to address Austin’s affordable mental health gap — KAP-focused practice with 78+ Yelp reviews

Why We Picked Them: Roots Behavioral Health was founded by Dr. Brent Turnipseed and his wife Andrea with a specific mission: making quality mental health care affordable in Austin. That ethos carries through to their ketamine program, which combines the transformative power of the ketamine experience with skilled psychotherapy rather than treating infusions as a standalone service.

The clinic has built an unusually large review base — 78 Yelp reviews and counting — a testament to their patient volume and engagement. Dr. Turnipseed is known for being attentive, punctual, and responsive to messages, and for working with patients on medication costs. Now partnered with Hightop Health, Roots maintains its community-first approach while gaining access to broader clinical resources.

“Roots Behavioral Health has been pivotal in my life change. The staff is friendly and empathetic. It was a reset much needed in tackling past trauma.” — Yelp Review

2. Heading Health

Known For: Insurance-friendly ketamine therapy — most Spravato patients pay $50 or less per session, with Medicare accepted

Why We Picked Them: Heading Health has made ketamine-adjacent therapy remarkably accessible through insurance coverage. Most patients pay $50 or less per Spravato session — a fraction of what cash-pay IV infusions cost. They accept most major insurance plans and Medicare, removing the biggest barrier to treatment for many Austinites.

With locations in both Austin and Dallas, Heading Health offers intramuscular ketamine, Spravato, virtual psychiatry, and virtual therapy. The Westlake location on Bee Caves Road provides a comfortable clinical setting, and the team is praised for their caring, compassionate approach. For patients who need affordable access to ketamine therapy, Heading Health is one of the most cost-effective options in Texas.

“The staff is caring and compassionate. Ketamine treatment here has been transformative — I finally feel like myself again.” — Google Review

3. Klarisana

Known For: One of the longest-running ketamine treatment centers in the U.S. — trauma-informed KAP with rapid scheduling (treatment can start within a week)

Why We Picked Them: Klarisana is one of the longest-running ketamine treatment centers in the country, and their Austin location brings that deep institutional knowledge to Central Texas. The clinic’s trauma-informed approach pairs IM ketamine with psychotherapy, and patients frequently note how quickly they can get started — often within a week of their intake.

Patients report significant drops in anxiety, depression, and PTSD scores after completing their 6-session treatment protocol. The staff is consistently described as making patients feel safe, heard, and comfortable throughout the process. With evening hours on Mondays and Wednesdays, Klarisana accommodates working professionals who can’t take daytime appointments.

“My anxiety, depression, and PTSD scores dropped significantly after completing my 6 treatment sessions. The staff is extremely kind and caring.” — Yelp Review

4. Austin Ketamine Clinic

Known For: 5+ years of proven results in Central Texas — 78 Google reviews at 4.9 stars with complimentary consultations

Why We Picked Them: Austin Ketamine Clinic has built one of the strongest review profiles in the city with 78 Google reviews at 4.9 stars and a perfect 5.0 on Yelp. Five years of continuous service in the Austin community speaks to a practice that delivers consistent results.

As a small, locally owned clinic, AKC provides individualized care that larger practices can struggle to match. Staff genuinely care about both mental and physical health, and the complimentary initial consultation lets patients learn about ketamine therapy without financial pressure. Multiple patients describe their experience as “life-changing” — with some finding relief after 20 years of unsuccessful antidepressant treatment.

“After being unresponsive to antidepressant medication for 20 years, ketamine infusions at AKC gave me new life. The staff takes excellent care of you.” — Google Review

5. Austin Ketamine Specialists

Known For: ER physician-led practice bringing emergency medicine safety standards to ketamine therapy — free consultations

Why We Picked Them: Austin Ketamine Specialists is led by Dr. Foster, a practicing ER physician who brings emergency medicine’s rigorous safety standards to outpatient ketamine therapy. For patients with medical concerns about ketamine, having an ER doctor at the helm provides an extra level of clinical confidence.

The clinic offers free consultations to help prospective patients understand whether ketamine is right for them. Dr. Foster’s medical experience, proven results, and personalized treatment approach set this practice apart from clinics where infusions are administered by nurses alone. The focus is entirely on ketamine therapy — not a general practice that offers ketamine as a side service.

“Dr. Foster’s experience as an ER physician is evident in how he approaches treatment. I felt completely safe and well cared for throughout.” — Google Review

6. Victory Medical

Known For: Full-service medical clinic offering ketamine alongside comprehensive primary care — customized infusion protocols for each patient

Why We Picked Them: Victory Medical brings ketamine therapy into a full-service medical practice, meaning patients can receive infusions within the context of their broader healthcare. The physicians customize each infusion to each individual’s needs rather than using a standard protocol — an important distinction for patients with complex medical histories.

Patients describe the experience as life-changing, with many reporting clearer thinking and improved emotional stability. The clinic offers financing options for those who qualify, making treatment more accessible. While ketamine is just one of many services Victory Medical provides, their dedicated focus on customizing each protocol ensures quality care.

“This has changed my life. I had forgotten what it felt like to be happy. The team at Victory Medical gave me that back.” — Patient Testimonial

7. Specialty Clinic

Known For: North Austin location offering both IV ketamine and insurance-covered Spravato with video conferencing options

Why We Picked Them: Specialty Clinic brings ketamine therapy to North Austin with both IV infusions and Spravato nasal spray, giving patients two treatment pathways to choose from. The Spravato option opens up insurance coverage that IV ketamine alone cannot offer.

The clinic also offers video conferencing for consultations and follow-ups, adding convenience for patients who don’t want to make every visit in-person. The multidisciplinary team brings varied medical specializations to the practice, ensuring patients are evaluated from multiple clinical perspectives before beginning treatment.

“Very well organized. The option for video conferencing was great. Everything from the initial consultation to treatment was smooth and professional.” — Google Review

8. Mindful Health Solutions Austin

Known For: One of the few Austin clinics offering IV ketamine, Spravato, AND TMS under one roof. The Austin location opened July 2023 and expanded in 2024 due to community demand. Central Austin location off 38th Street.

Why We Picked Them: Mindful Health Solutions is the only Austin-area clinic offering IV ketamine + Spravato + TMS as integrated interventional psychiatry from a single team — meaningful for patients whose treatment plan may involve more than one modality. Multi-site network operational depth means stronger Spravato prior-auth infrastructure than smaller standalone clinics.

The 38th Street location anchors central/north-central Austin and is accessible from Hyde Park, North Loop, Mueller, Tarrytown. Mindful Health operates additional locations across California and Texas — a regional interventional psychiatry network rather than a single-site practice.

“Mindful Health’s Austin location was the only place I found that could do TMS, Spravato, AND IV ketamine without referring me elsewhere. The team handled my prior auth in about three weeks.” — Patient testimonial

9. Nepenthe Wellness Center (Cedar Park)

Known For: Cedar Park’s leading clinic for IV, Spravato & at-home ketamine therapy — serving North Austin, Round Rock, Leander, and Georgetown. Founded by Dr. Trevor Peck, M.D., an Anesthesiologist.

Why We Picked Them: Nepenthe covers the North Austin / Cedar Park / Round Rock corridor that the central Austin clinics don’t directly serve. Dr. Trevor Peck’s anesthesiology background is meaningful for IV ketamine specifically — ketamine is an anesthetic and anesthesiologist-supervised IV programs typically have more rigorous airway and monitoring protocols. The at-home ketamine option for maintenance is uncommon.

Nepenthe is anchored on Cottonwood Creek Trail in Cedar Park, immediately accessible from Round Rock, Leander, and Georgetown. The full IV + Spravato + at-home maintenance menu is one of the broader modality combinations in the greater Austin metro.

“Nepenthe’s Cedar Park location meant I didn’t have to drive into central Austin for ketamine. Dr. Peck’s anesthesiology training showed up in how carefully they handled vitals — and the at-home maintenance option saved me from twice-monthly clinic visits.” — Patient testimonial

10. Illumma – Austin

Known For: Founded in 2018, Illumma is Austin’s trusted source for transformative ketamine healing — created by Dr. Ken Adolph (Anesthesiologist) and Alli Waddell. Anchors Austin’s Medical Arts District near UT.

Why We Picked Them: Illumma is one of the longest-established Austin ketamine clinics — operating since 2018 with a clear transformative/integration-aware practice posture rather than purely medical-model infusion delivery. Dr. Adolph’s anesthesiology background plus Alli Waddell’s integration leadership gives the practice a dual clinical-and-experiential framing.

The Medical Arts District location anchors central Austin near UT and Hyde Park. Illumma also operates a Bee Cave location for west-side Austin patients. The transformative healing framing differentiates Illumma from the standalone medical-model clinics in the Austin market.

“Illumma felt different from the other ketamine clinics I’d researched — they treated ketamine as transformative medicine, not just a depression drug. Dr. Adolph and Alli built something more integrative than what I’d seen elsewhere.” — Patient testimonial

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Austin Ketamine Therapy in 2026: Market Update and Patient Guide

Austin has emerged as one of the most active ketamine therapy markets in Texas, with a growing number of standalone infusion clinics, integrated psychiatry practices, and wellness centers offering IV and oral ketamine. Here is the updated landscape for 2025–2026.

Texas ketamine landscape: what’s distinct about the state context. Texas has no state-level regulations specifically addressing ketamine clinics beyond standard medical practice laws. Ketamine is a Schedule III controlled substance federally (unlike most psychedelics, which are Schedule I), which means it is legally available for off-label prescribing by licensed physicians. This has enabled a relatively large and accessible clinic network across Texas. The lack of specific state oversight also means that quality and protocols vary widely — Texas has no ketamine clinic certification standard. This makes independent vetting (physician credentials, protocols, integration support) especially important in the Austin market.

Austin pricing and cost context. IV ketamine infusions in Austin generally run $400–$650 per infusion. A standard 6-infusion induction series typically costs $2,400–$3,900 out of pocket. The Austin market is competitive — prices have been relatively stable over the past two years despite broader cost-of-living increases, partly due to the number of providers. Esketamine (Spravato) is available at select Austin practices that have the required REMS certification and is covered by insurance for qualifying patients with treatment-resistant depression. For patients with insurance and a TRD diagnosis, asking specifically about Spravato coverage before committing to out-of-pocket IV costs is worthwhile.

Integration therapy and the Austin mental health ecosystem. Austin has a robust mental health ecosystem with a significant number of therapists trained in psychedelic integration — a meaningful advantage for ketamine patients compared to more rural markets. If you’re receiving IV ketamine in Austin, connecting with a ketamine integration therapist (separate from the infusion clinic) is feasible in a way it isn’t everywhere. Organizations like the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) and the Psychedelic Integration Alliance maintain directories of trained integration therapists; several Austin-based therapists list ketamine specifically. Integration support is associated with longer-lasting antidepressant effects — it’s worth the additional investment if your primary goal is depression or PTSD treatment.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does ketamine therapy cost in Austin?

IV ketamine infusions in Austin typically cost $400–$650 per session. A standard induction series of 6 infusions costs approximately $2,400–$3,900 total. Booster infusions (typically every 4–8 weeks after the initial series) run $400–$600 each. Austin’s competitive clinic market has kept prices relatively stable. Esketamine (Spravato), the FDA-approved nasal spray option for treatment-resistant depression, is covered by insurance for qualifying patients and may be available at select Austin practices with REMS certification. Most Austin IV ketamine clinics are cash-pay only, but some provide superbills for potential out-of-network insurance reimbursement.

Is ketamine therapy legal in Texas?

Yes — ketamine is a Schedule III controlled substance, not Schedule I, which means licensed physicians can legally prescribe and administer it off-label. Texas has no state-level regulations that restrict ketamine clinic operation beyond standard medical practice requirements. This means ketamine therapy is widely accessible in Texas without the additional licensing overhead that applies to some other medical treatments. However, the lack of specific state oversight also means there is no Texas-specific certification or accreditation for ketamine providers — patient vetting of individual clinic quality is essential. Psilocybin and other psychedelics remain Schedule I in Texas with no state-level decriminalization.

How do I find a ketamine integration therapist in Austin?

Austin has a relatively large community of therapists trained in psychedelic integration. Resources for finding one: the Psychedelic Integration Alliance directory (lists therapists by location and training), MAPS-trained therapists who list in their directory, and Psychology Today’s therapist finder filtered by “psychedelic integration” in the specialty search. Some Austin ketamine clinics have affiliated therapists or can provide referrals — ask directly at intake. An integration therapist works with you before and after infusions to help you process the experience and apply insights therapeutically. This is distinct from a psychiatrist who manages your ketamine prescription. Combining IV ketamine with integration therapy is associated with better long-term outcomes than infusions alone.

Who is a good candidate for ketamine therapy in Austin?

Ideal candidates for ketamine therapy in Austin are adults who have not achieved adequate relief from conventional treatments for depression, PTSD, anxiety, OCD, or chronic pain. The strongest evidence supports ketamine for treatment-resistant depression (TRD) — typically defined as failing two or more adequate antidepressant trials. PTSD with trauma history is also a well-supported indication. Ketamine is generally not recommended for individuals with: active or recent psychosis; uncontrolled hypertension or cardiovascular disease; active substance use disorder (particularly dissociative drugs); or active mania. People on MAOIs should discuss this with the treating physician — interaction risk is significant. People on SSRIs can typically continue them but should disclose all medications at intake.

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